MAXIMIZE REDEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE DESCRIPTION

 The goal of this alternative is to redevelop and adapt Merchant’s Way to enhance resiliency and maintain commercial space.

 Voluntary buy-out of buildings that cannot be floodproofed in the proposed “sponge park” area.

Redevelop “red” buildings to reduce flood risk to the Base Flood Elevation (maximum of 10 feet above street level) using a combination of raised buildings and dry floodproofing.

 Create a 3- to 4-foot high elevated feature, such as a vegetated berm terraced hardscaped feature, or planters along the MBTA Right of Way.

 Maintain one-way vehicular access to the extent practical on Merchant’s Way.

 Provide a gateway treatment delineation/raised surface to enhance pedestrian connectivity between Besse Park and future Sponge Park.